LIFTING - RIGGING (formal Qualifications)

Coach To provide Best Practice

service in Lifting
You must ensure your
Safety by doing the
following
How am I
going to lift this 1 You MUST be ACCREDITED as a
load safely?
rigger, to carry out a task when
1 you have to choose which lifting
gear to use.
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2 ENSURE the weight of the load is
known and is free from restraint
before lifting.
S.W.L?
Condition?
Fit for duty?
If in doubt see your Supervisor
S.W.L.
10t
3 VERIFY the capacity of the Lifting
Gear and that it is fit for duty and
3 4 can lift the load safely.
Safe Working Load
S.W.L.
12t
4 MAKE SURE the capacity of the
Crane or Hoist is suitable to lift BOTH
Slings in Load the load and the lifting gear together.
good equally
Think condition distributed
Safety! and within
S.W.L.
Safe Working Load

5 CHECK the lifting gear is attached

Sharp
edges correctly to hook & load and
Ensure safety latch
packed
protected from damage.
5 is in correct
position (If fitted)
6 ENSURE no unauthorised persons
are in the area of the lift when it is
being carried out.

7 If you can't meet these requirements;

STOP the job and see your Supervisor.
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